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Job interviews are like speed dates that result in marriage.
Both sides spend the interview trying to develop enough insight to make an informed decision. Everyone shows off his/her best attributes while tactfully unveiling the other person’s …
There’s a lot to keep in mind when searching for a new job. Salary, benefits, location, job function, and issue area are often our main points of focus, and many of us tend to target our search around at least …
By Carolyn M. Becker, Director, Education Abroad
Texas Woman’s University senior Mary Ridenour was weeks away from departing on a summer long international internship in Mérida, Mexico, when the coronavirus disrupted her plans. As a health studies major, she was …
When you’re in the middle of a job interview, a question like “What are your salary expectations?” can make you panic. You don’t want to say something too high and price yourself out of a job you want or need, …
Most people would agree that names matter. At the most basic level, they serve as important identifiers. We introduce ourselves with them. Sometimes, we even choose new ones because they are more aligned with our identities.
Given their elemental importance, …
Dear Career Consultant…
I was searching for an on-campus job on Handshake when I came across some postings that said “work-study only.” I was wondering what the difference was between this and regular on-campus jobs. Can I apply to work-study …
Securing a job is daunting enough, and in a global pandemic, it can be downright painful. Unemployment is at one of the highest levels many of us have ever experienced, the stock market is a rollercoaster, and every day, the …
Houston Methodist Nurse Residency Program
Launching your nursing career is an exciting time, but can be a little frightening. That’s why Houston Methodist is strongly committed to its Nurse Residency Program (NRP),which ensures that our nurses do not start their …
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Shadowing is the sneak peak that lets pre-medical students decide whether they want to see the whole film.
A pre-medical student has very few opportunities to see the practice of medicine before applying to medical school. The pre-medical coursework …
Kat, a communications consultant and freelance writer based in Chicago, says she’s been struggling with burnout since she began sheltering in place in March. She’s constantly “frazzled and sleep-deprived” and feels worried and exhausted. Her husband works during the day, …
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